CUTCO Model 1724 Slicer...........9.8" High Carbon Stainless Double-D&reg; (DD) serrated blade.......5.7" Classic Brown handle (sometimes called "black")...........in factory-sealed plastic bag. CUTCO Forever Guarantee provides for free sharpening and replacement forever. Highly engineered thermo-resin ergonomic handles will not crack, chip, fade or absorb material Manufactured in the USA by American craftworkers America's #1 brand in quality cutlery for over 60 years. Full Tang, Triple Rivet Construction --- High Quality Nickel-Silver Alloy Rivets.